Paracentesis
Chapter 12 Paracentesis Stacy Loeb, MD, Stephen R.T. Evans, MD INTRODUCTION A myriad of clinical conditions can lead to the development of ascites. Abdominal paracentesis is both diagnostic and therapeutic…
Open Jejunostomy Tube Placement
Chapter 14 Open Jejunostomy Tube Placement Eleanor Faherty, MD, Rebecca Evangelista, MD INTRODUCTION Enteral nutrition is the preferred method of feeding patients who are unable to meet their caloric needs…
Legal Considerations
Chapter 3 Legal Considerations Catherine Bertram, JD, Stephen L. Altman, MD INTRODUCTION As trial lawyers with over 50 years of combined experience we urge you to invest the time it…
Basic Synthesis and Reaction Chemistry
A. UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES Figure 3.1 shows the three main reaction manifolds that underlie materials synthesis. The main sources of synthesized materials are oil and minerals. As a general rule, organic…
Glasses and Ceramics
A. OVERVIEW The technology of glass and ceramics is one of the oldest human activities. The fabrication of food and liquid storage containers from clay and glass, and the production…
Semiconductors and Related Materials
A. IMPORTANCE OF SEMICONDUCTORS Semiconductors are found in virtually every technological device, from computers, telephones, radios, light-emitting diodes, lasers, and television screens to medical sensors, smoke detectors, cameras, and automobile…
Optical and Photonic Materials
A. OVERVIEW 1. Passive versus Responsive Optical Materials The optical properties of materials have been important almost from the beginnings of civilization. Windows, decorative glass, and jewelry are well-known examples….
Fundamental Principles that Underlie Materials Chemistry
A. WHY ARE DIFFERENT MATERIALS DIFFERENT? Different substances have different properties because They contain different elements and different combinations of elements. They contain different types of chemical bonds. There are…
